2005 Acura MDX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2005 Acura MDX, 14% of its 180 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 82,000 miles. No engine-related recall is tied to this year.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 14% of 180 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 180
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 82,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine mounts reportedly fail early, letting the engine shift and put excess torque on the transmission, sometimes causing steering shimmy.
- Owners describe sudden stalling while driving at moderate speeds (around 20-45 mph), sometimes with a distress warning light before the vehicle loses power.
- Some report a rear main seal failure near 70,000 miles, noticed as oil stains and dripping under the vehicle.
- A few owners describe the speedometer dropping to zero while the engine kept running, requiring a tow to the dealership.
- Reports include vibration, grinding noise, or a coolant/radiator warning right before the engine stalled and needed towing.
When 2005 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 23, 2005, latest Jun 27, 2019.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Acura MDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2005 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA has logged 25 engine complaints for the 2005 MDX, which is 14% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2005 Acura MDX?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine problems reported on the 2005 MDX.
- At what mileage do 2005 MDX engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2005 MDX is 82,000 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2005 MDX engine complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 2005 MDX's 14% share of complaints tied to engine issues is lower than several later years, such as 2011 (47%), 2013 (45%), and 2020 (50%), though those totals include all complaint areas, not just engine.